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Emily Definitely Knows How To Get Noticed!

May 15, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

Naturally, because I’m so ‘fashion continuous’, I notice other people’s style (or lack-thereof). I can’t help it. There is a fine balance, on either end of the spectrum, between envy and judgement. Admittedly, I’ve been guilty of both.

I usually find myself lusting after the latest fashion trends on Refinery29, but my fashion envy and style idol right now is Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere. This woman has impeccable style and grace; fashion just flows through her veins. If Audrey Hepburn and Carrie Bradshaw had a love child, Emily would be it. Not only that, she has an amazing talent with home decor and she can cook too. I could seriously marry this girl!

On top of being the coolest and most fashionable blogger I know, she recently authored her first book – Cupcakes and Cashmere: A Guide for Defining Your Style, Reinventing Your Space, and Entertaining with Ease. A woman with many talents, she is!

If you are looking for inspiration, want to know how to really style an outfit perfectly, find tips for home decor or discover a new recipe, then Emily is your girl. If I’m having trouble coming up with an outfit, I look to Emily’s Pinterest Boards. She definitely has mastered the art of getting noticed – in a good way!

Naturally since the explosion of Pinterest, it’s much easier to gather inspiration for building my own outfits, finding new dinner recipes or for discovering amazing, new beauty products like Dial 7 Day Moisturizing Lotion With Shea Butter for Extra Dry Skin. Getting inspired is no longer a chore, it’s a pleasure. It makes it easier than ever for me to find tips and tricks on how to get noticed whether it’s on the streets or in the kitchen.

The best tip I’ve seen on getting noticed is this one…

What is your best tip on getting noticed? Is getting noticed something that is important to you or do you try to stay in the background?

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The Smile On Your Face…

May 9, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

My husband frequently reminds me that the first thing he noticed about me when we met in person, was my smile…

I know, it’s so cliche’, right? I think I was proudly flashing my smile more than ever though because I had just gotten my braces taken off a few days before I met my husband in person for the first time. We met each other online over 10 years ago! After talking to each other on the phone and online through emails and instant messengers, for two months, we decided to meet in person. I remember putting it off and putting it off because I wanted to wait until my braces were removed! I did NOT like having braces or how it made me look, so I procrastinated planning our first meeting. As soon as those braces were gone though, it was a go!

My husband took this picture of me the first day we met…

June 2003 at Winnipesaukee

It was June of 2003 and I was working full time as an Assistant Manager at a campground on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. We had the pleasure of being able to go boating and enjoy the lake on our first “date”.

I asked the hubs what else he noticed about me that made it “love at first sight” and he said, “Definitely your red hair! I have loved red hair since I saw my first red head in Elementary School. Most red heads have like orange hair, but your hair is deeper and darker and more… RED.” (said with emphasis!)

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Upon further prodding my husband offered, “The other thing I noticed about you was your lips. They have this nice little curve… They’re yummy.”

Isn’t he just the sweetest? I remember not wanting to ‘dress to impress’ and wanting him to see me in my daily life, how I normally looked with no facades. Well, looking back at the pictures, WOW, I guess I really wasn’t trying…

Lake Winnipesaukee

That was my favorite shirt at the time and I still have it. I don’t know what I was thinking of wearing it with those pants though… At least I was wearing a swimsuit underneath it and those pants were more of a coverup than an outfit. We went swimming off the boat later that day with a few friends. Good memories…

At the end of the day, I think it must have been my personality that won me this amazing man! He’s the only person I have ever felt like I could totally be ‘myself’ with and never felt like I had to impress him, do anything special to get noticed or put on a facade. As soon as I met him, I knew we’d be together forever so our relationship was so much different than relationships nowadays. We never wondered if we were right for each other, we just knew. We never felt like we had to impress one another to earn love and respect. We were like best friends from the word ‘go’ and a deep, compassionate and eternal love grew from that.

My smile might have been the first thing he noticed about me, but our deep love and respect for each other is what has kept us together for over 10 years. I’m thankful that my smile got me noticed initially though!

May 21, 2005 - Our Wedding

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Tips & Tricks on How To Get Noticed

May 1, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

I’m really getting the hang of wearing red lipstick now. Ever since I did my Bold Red Lips video for Mary Kay I’ve been a lot braver and have been wearing red lipstick a lot more often. I think I kinda like how it looks with my red hair!

It’s easier than ever for me to get the perfect red lips with Mally’s Perfect Red Lips kit. It’s the 3 piece solution to perfect red lips for any skin tone. I don’t have to fuss around with shopping for the right shade of lipstick and the right liner to go with it so having a bold red lip can be part of my 15 minute beauty routine now.

Wearing red lipstick can be really overwhelming and scary for many women. But when it’s done right, it’s super fierce! This fool-proof lip system allows you to get the perfect, bright, stay-put lip! The primer helps prevent the lipstick from traveling, feathering, staining your lips, and fading. Infused with vitamin E, the lipstick is comforting and super hydrating while still being long wearing. The lip liner is creamy and easy to apply, and it lays down a beautiful, puffy line that really helps make your lips look fuller.

I always recommend doing the rest of your makeup subtle and classy so you can get noticed for the right reasons instead of looking like a tramp. Perfect red lips are a great “accessory” and a nice pop of color to any outfit.

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I’ve always been a little self conscious about the shape of my lips, so I never wanted to highlight them with bright red lipstick because I didn’t really want people looking at my lips! But my husband says I have very nice lips and he loves the shape of them, so hear that for 10+ years has given me the strength to be more adventurous with my lip color choices.

GET THE LOOK

To get this “get noticed look”, remember less is more. Keep simple with a flawless foundation, basic neutrals for eye shades, brown or black eyeliner and mascara. Click here to check out my 15 minute everyday makeup routine for a detailed breakdown.

For getting that perfect, get noticed lip, I use Mally’s Perfect Red Lips kit. The kit comes with the perfect shade of red lipstick, a matching red lip liner and a lip primer that makes lipstick application perfect every single time.

Statement necklaces are a huge trend for spring and will get you noticed in a good way! The bigger, the better when it comes to statement necklaces. Look for colors like mint, coral, yellow, neon pink, creamy orange and any shade of blue.

This is my favorite statement necklace…

Don’t forget that if you are getting noticed, you’ll want to smell fresh and clean! Scrub down with a great body wash like Dial – a trusted brand that has outlasted all the fads.

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HKNB Fashionable & Stylish Workout Wear

April 24, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

If you’re anything like me, you probably have trouble staying motivated and sticking to your fitness routine. Every day I come up with a bunch of excuses (to myself) of why I don’t need to workout that day or why I have something else to do that’s more important. I’m too busy today, I don’t have the energy, my weight is ok today, my jeans fit fine today I’ll wait till tomorrow, I have too many things on my to-do list to make time today, I’m having my period, I have a headache, my knee hurts, my asthma symptoms are acting up today, and the list of excuses goes on and on…

Sometimes one of the only ways I can get myself to actually workout is to get on the stair stepper while I’m watching recorded episodes of The Carrie Diary’s or Dancing With The Stars (my guilty pleasure.) My (attempted) daily workout routine usually consists of yoga, walking and the stair stepper. One of the ways I keep myself motivated is to wear stylish workout clothes! Wearing pieces that flatter my body help me feel confident which helps me stay motivated.

Today I started off my morning with my own little modified version of yoga and some stretching…

I was treated to four pieces from the new collection by Heidi Klum for New Balance that I couldn’t wait to try out. Above, I’m wearing the HKNB Coverup ($79.99) and HKNB Tech Capri ($74.99).

What’s nice about the pieces in her new collection is they are appropriate for any kind of workout routine. Whether you like running, walking, dancing, yoga, pilates, aerobics or just going to the gym, any of the items in the Heidi Klum for New Balance Collection will easily fit into your workout wardrobe.

Once I warmed up, I took off the super soft and comfortable coverup and stripped down to the HKNB Tunic Tee ($39.99) in florescent green. I love how thin and lightweight this tee is. It’s very stretchy and soft, making it very comfortable to workout in. The Tech Capri’s are equally as comfortable. Slim fitting and super stretchy, I feel totally unrestricted wearing these – like I could do anything! Same with the HKNB Essential Tight ($74.99) which are pretty much my favorite leggings now. They have cute shirring/gathering at the ankles, a hidden pocket in the waist band for your keys (or other small items) and are made of a moisture wicking fabric.

All four of the pieces I received to review fit perfectly, were very comfortable and flattering as well. My favorite pieces was definitely the HKNB Coverup. I am absolutely in LOVE with it! It’s super soft on this inside, which is great against bare skin, unlike most workout sweatshirts. I also appreciate that it’s long enough to cover my butt, which is essential in my opinion! Another neat feature is the thumb holes in the sleeves and the large kangaroo pocket in the front. Perfect for putting your hands in or throwing your cell phone or iPod into. This coverup has such a nice shape to it and is so stylish that I can definitely wear it even when I’m not exercising. It’s definitely going to be a part of my daily wardrobe, not just my workout wear.

If you are interested in fashionable and stylish workout wear, you should definitely check out the Heidi Klum for New Balance collection. If you are already a fan of Heidi Klum for New Balance, show off your workout style on Twitter or Instagram using the #HKNB hashtag! I can’t wait to see your workout looks!

New Balance has the following mission: Demonstrating responsible leadership, we build global brands that athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and communities are proud to host. The Heidi Klum for New Balance partnership combines New Balance’s expertise in fit and form with Heidi Klum’s commitment to sophisticated style, to create a versatile collection for women that is both everyday wearable and chic.

Learn more: http://www.newbalance.com/Heidi-Klum/heidi-klum,default,pg.html

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Home Decor: Zest Things Up In The Bedroom

April 23, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

Ready to get zesty?

As you know I recently gave my master bedroom a room makeover for under $200. I really spiced things up with a gorgeous blend of yellow and gray which is a super trendy color combination for home decor right now.

Although the yellow bedspread was an amazing improvement over the brown and red theme, I’m still not satisfied with my work. I spent a lot of time over the weekend browsing Pinterest, looking for ideas and I think I finally figured out what I need to do!

Picture this…

I paint the wall behind the bed yellow, so a stencil of birds or something in white, and put a shelf aver head (as seen above) and put black and white pictures of different sizes all along the shelf.

Yeah?!

The other things I considered was doing peel and stick wallpaper (as seen below) on just the wall behind the bed…

Them, I was thinking I could get a cool gray headboard like this one…

Either way I think that will really improve the overall bedroom makeover. The boring beige walls with just a couple of bird pictures aren’t exciting enough. I really like lively home decor and this just isn’t exciting enough for my taste. I feel like either way I need to do something BIG to the wall behind the bed wither with paint, wallpaper and/or a headboard. I think it will ZEST things up in the bedroom!

What do you think? Can you offer any advice for my bedroom makeover?

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Home Decor: Spice Things Up In The Bedroom

April 17, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

I recently took my bedroom from winter into spring with a room makeover for under $200. What was once dark and dull is now filled with springtime and sunshine! I really spiced things up with a nice blend of yellow and gray – a hot color combination for home decor right now. The birds are pretty cool too…

Truth be told, I’m not totally satisfied with my room yet. It still needs something. I’m thinking of something a little more exciting… something a bit more zesty perhaps.

While I like the three bird pictures on the wall behind the bed, I’d really like something more exciting. I was thinking I would make my own headboard. I’ve seen them do it on TV before and I’m pretty sure I can do it… But I headed to my local fabric store and found that the material I wanted was $15.99 A YARD! At that price it would be over $50 just for the material and then I would still need to buy plywood, batting, etc to make the rest of it. Now we’re looking at $100! For that price, I could buy a pre-made headboard at a discount store.

I’m sure I will figure something out though. I really think a headboard would really complete my new look.

Meanwhile… I was able to score a $0.99 discounted swatch of yellow material that was just the right size for me to reupholster a tiny stool in my room! In the next store, I found a houndstooth throw on sale for $7 (down from $55!) which I threw over my burgundy rocking chair to make it blend into my new decor and match my curtains a bit better.

target threshold curtains - yellow gray theme

Is it perfect? No. Is it my dream decor yet? No. But it totally made a huge improvement in that corner of my bedroom for under $10! Can’t beat that.

I totally know how to spice things up, don’t I?!

Now, I just wish I could get Zesty Guy to help me with my “bedroom makeover”… Have you seen those commercials? O.M.G. Ooh la la…

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Custom Home Decorating with Photos to Canvas

April 13, 2013 By The Fashionable Housewife Leave a Comment

As a decorator who prides myself in originality and custom feel for any room this new site, Photos to Canvas offers a service I am in love with. They allow customers the ability to print their photos on canvas across 1-8 individual panels with a variety of aspect options. Not only is this a decorator’s dream, but their view in room function allows you to see your canvas print on a variety of walls and paint colors before you actually purchase.

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Canvas Prints are a great way to bring a modern, updated, and now custom feel to any room. The multiple panel inspiration is a great look; personally I love the 3 Piece vertical panel prints. If prints aren’t your style, they also offer hand painted custom oil paintings for only $50 more! If you take a picture to a local artist their prices won’t come close to this site. One thing I have found comforting is the sense of customer satisfaction and photo support they provide along the way. They actually send a photo of your painting prior to shipping ensuring your satisfaction and allowing you to make any changes with the artist.

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The Pinterest and Facebook sharing functions allow you to post photos you are editing to your pages for friends to see before you actually make a purchase. Nothing like a site which allows you to get feedback on custom products before actually purchasing, this is the first time I have seen this!

I think the concept of “Decorating with Your Memories” is a great decorating theme. Imagine your friends are over admiring a painting or a three piece print and complement your style, wouldn’t it be great to inform them this print or painting is actually something you experienced. Life is too short to decorate without your experiences and memories. Try it out and let me know what you think!

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